Justinian II, Gold, Solidus, Syracuse, 710/711
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand. Linear border.
]-NI//II
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
YICTORI-VY
Symbol
Θ in left field and N in right field.
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand. Linear border.
]-NI//II
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
YICTORI-VY
Symbol
Θ in left field and N in right field.
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1970.30 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian II |
| Date of Reign | 685–695, 705–711 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Syracuse |
| Date | 710/711 |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin's Selection, 5 August 1970
Commentary
Grierson assigned this solidus to a new class, class (g). Cf. DOC 2.2:594, no. (46).
As with BZC.1969.56, this coin is dated by the indiction (Η). The Ν in the right field may be an abbreviation for indiction.
MIB 3:274, no. 23 (citing only a coin in Birmingham).